Location: Behind Cedar Creek Mall (north side) off Eagle Nest Blvd
Time: Setup 0730, Race starts 1000, usually done by 1200
Anybody looking to participate, contact Karen KD9WIM. You will need to fill out a form before hand or the morning of the event.
The MS Walk was a great success! Thanks to everyone who helped out!
The WVRA will be hosting an FCC license testing session on Saturday May 10 at 1:30pm. Location is Good News Church, 145919 Lowland Lane, Mosinee, WI, Room 102 (in main door by parking lot, to the right).
All license class tests will be offered. To register, email Michael at [email protected] Walk-ins are also allowed.
The FCC and ARRL VEC requires all examinees to have an FCC Registration Number (FRN) at the time of the exam. If you have a current license with the FCC (amateur, GMRS, commercial, or other) you may already have an FRN and will need to provide it at the time of the exam. Those who do not have an FRN can obtain one by going to https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/support/universal-licensing-system-uls-resources/getting-fcc-registration-number-frn and bring it to the exam .
Exam cost – $15 (cash or check) Test requirements – Photo ID (minors can use birth certificate, social security card or other government issued ID when accompanied by parent/guardian), FRN, previous CSCE (if you have taken the test and are upgrading), $15 (cash or check). Exam administered by Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) accredited volunteer examiners in accordance with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) guidelines. Cost for exam cover expenses for filing license with FCC.
FCC Application Fee
The FCC charges an application fee for certain filings including new licenses, vanity call sign requests, and license renewals. (This is an addition to the testing fee collected at the exam site). There are no fees for administrative updates, such as a change of name, mailing or email address, modification applications to upgrade an amateur radio licensee’s operator class or to request a sequentially issued call sign. You will receive an email from the FCC after your license application has been submitted with details on how to remit payment. More information is here: http://www.arrl.org/call-sign-renewals-or-changes
General questions can be directed to Michael Martens at [email protected]
We are in need of VEs to help administer the tests. If you are planning to help out as a VE, please drop me a quick note. Otherwise, see you on the 10th.
For ARRL Field Day (June 28-29), the WVRA plans on building each antenna that will be used, rather than using already built antennas. The goal is to work together and build hands-on skills to improve proficiency. We will have members working HF, FT8, VHF and more. Come check it out and have some fun! There is always good food and good friends.
New Location for 2025: Contact Karen KD9WIM for the address. It is between Marathon City and Edgar, in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
Photos will be added shortly after field day events. Stay tuned!
The WVRA held it’s annual banquet on Saturday, March 3rd, 2025 at Blissful Bites and Brunch in Rothschild. Awards were presented to Mark Rassmussen N9MEA and Nathan Prince KD9RCA.
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